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This talk discusses how technology and social media algorithms are increasingly influencing our lives, often without us realizing it. Algorithms work relentlessly to understand us better than ourselves, creating a reality where our choices, desires and happiness are often influenced by the screens in our hands. With personal reflections on the endless scrolling that only results in emptiness, the speaker invited the audience to reflect on who they really are behind the screen, despite the algorithms that continue to manipulate their digital experiences. Ultimately, the talks emphasized the importance of having self-awareness and a life mantra as a compass so that we are not swayed by the flow of technology, so that we can appreciate ourselves more and set our direction in life based on our true desires, not just algorithm-driven ones. A Computer Science student at Universitas Brawijaya with over five years of experience in organizational leadership. Currently serving as the President of BEM FILKOM UB, he is also the founder of "Jurnal Adolesens", a platform born out of his concern for the complexities of human development during the transition to adulthood. With expertise in project management and storytelling across various mediums, Akmal aspires to contribute to personal growth and self-improvement through his works. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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